On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Kuwait International Airport was targeted by a fresh wave of Iranian drone strikes, causing what authorities describe as "significant damage" to the facility's critical infrastructure.
The attack is the latest in a series of escalations since the regional conflict began on February 28, marking the third major strike on the airport in the last month.
The Aftermath: Damage and Casualties
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and state news agency KUNA provided the following details on the impact:
Radar System Destroyed: The primary radar system of the airport sustained "major damage," which has severely impacted the facility's ability to manage air traffic.
No Casualties: Despite the intensity of the strikes, no human casualties or fatalities have been reported as of Saturday evening.
Video Evidence: Footage circulating on social media shows thick black smoke rising from the airport grounds, with emergency teams and National Guard units rushing to secure the perimeter.
Operational Status: Authorities have not yet specified the extent of flight disruptions, but similar attacks earlier this month led to temporary closures and the rerouting of all commercial traffic.
A Pattern of Attacks (March 2026)
Kuwait International Airport has become a frequent target for Iranian forces and their proxies:
| Date | Target | Outcome |
| March 1 | Terminal One | 9 people injured; significant material damage. |
| March 25 | Fuel Depot | 58-hour fire; two fuel storage tanks destroyed. |
| March 28 | Radar Infrastructure | Significant damage; no casualties reported. |
Regional Escalation: Saturday, March 28
The strike on Kuwait was part of a broader, coordinated offensive launched by Iran across the Gulf region:
Oman: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) drones struck a U.S. military vessel and the Salalah Port.
Israel: Four waves of missiles targeted central Israel, damaging ten homes and injuring twelve people in Beit Shemesh.
UAE: Air defenses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi intercepted nearly 40 drones and missiles aimed at civilian airports.
"The targeting of civilian facilities is a blatant violation of sovereignty and international law. We hold Iran fully responsible for the consequences of this escalation." — Kuwait Foreign Ministry Statement.
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